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Programme: PhD Sociology

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Code Faculty Department
01264593 Faculty of Humanities Department: Sociology
Credits Duration NQF level
Minimum duration of study: 2 years Total credits: 360 NQF level:  10

Admission requirements

  1. Relevant master’s degree
  2. In the case of a coursework master’s degree, the research component must comprise at least 50% of the degree and there should be a minimum mark of 70% for the mini-dissertation
  3. A weighted average of at least 70% for the master’s degree
  4. An admissions essay may be required

Note: Additional work/modules may be required in order to reach the desired level of competency

Additional requirements

  • Prospective students may have to submit an admissions essay or sit for an examination or do additional modules to enable them to reach the desired level of study.
  • An acceptable level of proficiency in English or Afrikaans is required.
  • An approved research proposal is also required.

Minimum credits: 360

Core modules

  • Module content:

    A research dissertation, based on independent research conducted by the student on an approved topic in a relevant field, is written under the guidance of a supervisor. The essence of the thesis is to provide proof of independent research and to make a contribution to the discipline of sociology.

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Minimum credits: 360

Core modules

  • Module content:

    A research dissertation, based on independent research conducted by the student on an approved topic in a relevant field, is written under the guidance of a supervisor. The essence of the thesis is to provide proof of independent research and to make a contribution to the discipline of sociology.

    View more


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